US EditionThailand to halt implementation of ceasefire deal with Cambodia
- On Monday, Thai supreme commander Ukris Boontanondha said Thailand is halting all agreements with Cambodia until it shows clear sincerity, halting the expanded truce signed in Malaysia last month.
- Experts reported the mines that sparked clashes earlier this year were likely newly laid, based on expert analysis of material shared by Thailand's military.
- Both sides blame each other for a five-day exchange that killed at least 48 people and displaced an estimated 300,000, and US president Donald Trump helped broker a peace deal.
- Cambodia's foreign ministry said it was `gravely concerned` about Thailand suspending the agreement, which included removal of heavy weapons and release of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war, and denied laying fresh mines.
- Hours after the blast, Thai prime minister Anutin Chanvirakul told reporters `everything has to stop until there is clarity`, and the Thai army said three additional mines were found near the blast site in Sisaket province.
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The ceasefire was short-lived: after an incident with exploded landmines in the border area, Thailand temporarily suspended the ceasefire with neighbouring Cambodia. Four Thai soldiers were injured in the incident with the mines. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the incident showed that hostilities had not subsided as expected. "After today's incident, cooperation cannot be continued for the time being. "The release of 18 Cambodian…
Thailand to halt implementation of ceasefire deal with Cambodia, will inform Washington
Thailand's government confirmed on Tuesday it will halt the implementation of an enhanced ceasefire agreement with Cambodia, signed last month in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump and said it would explain its decision to Washington.
Only two weeks ago, Thailand and Cambodia signed a peace agreement – under pressure from US President Trump.
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